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Magnesium and Chocolate cravings
Normally I am the biggest chocolate addict alive then it gets worse during PMS. I'm considering taking a magnesium supplement to see if it helps with the cravings. So my questions are: Have any of you had any success with magnesium supplements and chocolate cravings? What supplement do you take? What brand? What's the…
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Please post your success stories with eating at -20% TDEE
I just started this method again to try to eat more to lose weight without being hungry. The 1200-1400 calories thing wasn't working for me. I was always hungry. I need some success stories to renew my faith in the process and to give me motivation! A little more about me: My TDEE depending on the online calculator is like…
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Muscle soreness during week off of lifting
So my trainer recommended I take a week off of lifting last week for rest and repair. Last night was my first day back and it was awesome so the week off did wonders in strength and endurance. The problem is my whole week off my legs were crazy sore which is strange because they are hardly ever sore from exercise so for…
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What shoes do you wear during lifting?
I just bought a pair of barefoot merrells to try out tonight. I was just curious if there is specific shoes that are better for lifting. I was told that generic running shoes with inclines can sometimes effect your balance during lifting.
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Questions about fat and muscle
So, (asuming) if you eat a deficit to lose fat (weight) and you have to eat at a surplus to gain muscle and your body can not do both at the same time (with the exception of newbie gains or if you are extremely obese). My question is a what point does your body convert functions from fat burning to muscle gaining? Here's…
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Tell me why? Only serious replies please.
After following the forums for quite sometime, it seems to me that most of the more educated or more experienced people on here give the following advice: 1. There is no starvation mode unless you haven't ate in over 48 hours. 2. There is no magic eating times or amount of meals to eat. 3. A calorie is a calorie (in…
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Strange question for the ladies who lift?
Well, there is no way to ask this non-embarassingly so I'm just going to ask it. Do any other ladies get headlights while lifting? Last week was my first week learning to lift and my entire time at the gym my headlights are on. I wear a sports bra and tank top or Tshirt but you can still see my headlights. It's kind of…
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Does sugar matter while heavy lifting?
I just started a heavy lifting routine of 4 days a week with a personal trainer last week. I have been slowly upping my protein. I have tried to get over 100g of protein everyday specially on lifting days. This week I will aim for over 120g. On a daily basis I eat a fair amount of fruit and berries which puts me over in my…
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When to start lifting?
I need advice. I have been reading and gearing up to start heavy lifting. My problem is I still have at least 25 pounds I want to lose, so should I lose them first and then start lifting? If a calorie deficit is how we lose weight but the only way to gain muscle is by eating a calorie surplus so I am under the…
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I need ideas on ways to cook side pork?
Please share your recipes. I have a few packs of side pork from the half a pig I bought. I have never had it or cooked it before. From what I read online.. it looks like uncured bacon, but doesn't taste very good unless cooked properly.
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Pee
Sorry in advance for the weird question! Since losing almost 30 pounds. I noticed it takes me longer to pee and I have more control over it. When I was heavy it was like my bladder was under pressure (probably because the body fat put pressure on my bladder - kinda like a pregnant woman's fetus) and the pee would blast…
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Meals
Do you follow the meal plan? Or just the calories and make sure you get the protein? Did anyone do the program at a calorie reduction? Did anyone not follow the meal plan and have good results? If so what did you follow?
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TDEE -20% help
So when I first started back in January I was eating 1200 calories (what MFP recommended) with no exercise and I was losing weight. Then I started to read forums about 1200 being to low and I should calculate my TDEE and eat 20% less. I ran past one of the notorious "in place of a road map versions". So calculated my TDEE…
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Body media link or core?
Can people tell me which they have and why it's better? Is it simple to use? I'm seriously considering buying one. I had a HRM watch\chest strap combo... Hated it too many functions and too complex.
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DVD comparison.
I have Jillian Michaels no trouble zones and biggest loser power sculpt. I was wondering if any one can compare these to 30 day shred and her other new ones. I don't really want to purchase more unless they are beneficial. Please give me honest reviews. I'm using them to ease in to weights at the gym.
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My measurements jan 10 - mar 17, 2013
I have never posted in the group before so here is my up-to-date progress: Jan 10 - March 17 Waist 37 - 31.5 Thigh 24.5 - 22.5 (Upper or biggest part) Belly 42.5 - 37 (Biggest part - for me approx 2 inches below the belly button) Ribs 37 - 33 (Right under neath the breasts) Hips 42 - 40 Arm 13 - 12.25 (biggest part of…
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Why not give up certain foods or food groups?
I no longer eat wheat or dairy. I here all over these forums that if you don't have an allergy you shouldn't give certain foods up, why is that? For example, if someone allergic to dairy they can eat other foods and/or take supplements to have a healthy diet, why can't I? I quit dairy as an experiment and am finding great…
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Are there people who eat real food out there?
I want some real food eaters that fill out and allow viewing of their diary to add me. I want to get more meal and food combination ideas with out protein powders, protein bars, and most other processed food. I want healthy whole food eaters.
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Plateau on the 1200/day diet
Each week I've had good results on the 1200/day diet. Now I'm at a plateau. What should I do to switch it up or should I just remain patient.
